Author: Richard Chin

Don't panic, we're told. The risk is low to most people. You don't need a mask unless you're sick or a health care provider. The common flu kills more people.

On the other hand: This thing is spreading. The deaths are mounting. The end is nowhere in sight.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/120057918/theres-a-reason-why-youre-so-freaked-out-by-the-coronavirus
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Author: Dan Satherley & Emma Stanford

A doctor is telling the country to calm down and stop panic-buying. 

Pharmac is placing temporary dispensing limits on Government-funded paracetamol from Monday, with the outbreak of COVID-19 starting to interrupt supply chains.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-doctor-warns-against-panic-buying-paracetamol.html
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Author: Jamie Ensor

More than 220 people have been prevented from entering New Zealand since travel regulations were introduced in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Since February 3, New Zealand has imposed strict regulations to limit the spread of the potentially deadly COVID-19 coronavirus into the country. The illness, for which there is currently no vaccine, originated in Wuhan, China and has infected more than 95,000 people worldwide, killing roughly 3300.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-hundreds-prevented-from-entering-new-zealand-since-travel-restrictions-introduced.html
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It’s no longer just about a “third OPV”. The Defence Capability Plan 2019 has set in motion the journey towards a dedicated Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel (SOPV), built to commercial specifications and designed for longer deployments in an ocean we’re still learning about. Crossing the 60-degree South parallel each year has been a dedicated routine for the hard-working Offshore Patrol Vessels HMNZ Ships WELLINGTON and OTAGO.

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Author: Andrew Bonallack

It’s starting to feel real for Captain Simon Rooke, Commanding Officer designate of Maritime Sustainability Capability (MSC) vessel AOTEAROA, which is nearing completion in South Korea.

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Author: Zane Small

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has spread across the globe, reaching New Zealand's shores last month - and if things get bad, the Government could exercise powers written in its flu pandemic plan, including forced inspections and mandatory isolation. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/03/forced-inspections-and-mandatory-isolation-the-government-s-flu-pandemic-special-powers.html
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Author: Jamie Ensor

One of the individuals infected with coronavirus attended the Tool concert at Spark Arena in Auckland on February 28. He may have been infectious at the time.

This is the partner of the woman announced as positive on Wednesday. He was in the general admission standing area in the front left-hand quadrant. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-man-announced-with-coronavirus-attended-tool-concert.html
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Author: Mark Longley

OPINION: It doesn't take much for the thin veneer of decency to slip for many people. Given the whiff of a potential threat to mankind and humanity goes flying out of the window as our dark inner selves emerge. 

Coronavirus, which is rapidly spreading across the globe, has infected more than just the victims who have come in contact with it. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-is-bringing-the-worst-out-in-people.html
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 People need to calm the fuck down and actually listen and read what the experts are saying... For Fuck sake calm the fuck down.  

I have noticed that New Zealand has become more and more racist over the last 15 years and it disgusts me...

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